JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Booker, Guest Acts
Reports To: Senior Director, Talent Casting & Recruitment
Working Hours: Normal office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday
Place of Work: Unit D, Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU
Other: Full Time
ABOUT RWS Global
As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
JOB SUMMARY
The Booker Guest Acts is responsible for enhancing the entertainment offerings for our land and sea clients by strategically placing live artists throughout the programme. They are responsible for assigning, and regulating budgets in a way that not only protects profit but also ensures the best value for our clients. In addition, they should collaborate with the global business to effectively promote and make the most of our available resources and services.
KEY TASKS
Role & Responsibilities:
1. Managing budgets and profiling of all Guest Acts for our clients
2. Diligent placement of Guest Acts across the business
3. Have a strong understanding of the Guest Act industry
4. Develop strong working bonds with clients, artists, agents and venue management
5. Liaise with the travel team in the coordination of Guest Act logistics
6. Negotiate and process artist contracts
7. Work with finance to ensure invoices are issued and paid
8. Ensure collaboration and unity with the Agents Association and their Terms of Business
9. Attend Showcases and Live Acts performances in the UK and Europe
Qualifications & Skills:
10. Excellent interpersonal skills
11. Good verbal and written communication skills
12. Computer literate (PC and/or Mac)
13. Methodical and accurate with excellent attention to detail
14. Excellent organisational skills essential
15. Experience in multi-tasking
16. Ability to work under pressure and to a deadline
Character & Attitude:
17. A dynamic and innovative professional with a forward-thinking attitude
18. Demonstrate commitment to the business with a strong knowledge of our client base
19. The ability to work under own initiative
20. A clear communicator
21. Passionate about the industry and a desire to discover new talent
Experience:
22. Experience within and knowledge of the Entertainment Industry is essential
23. Previous experience in the cruise industry preferred
Company Benefits:
24. Competitive Salary
25. Company Pension
26. 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays
27. Paid parental leave & childcare support policy
28. Computer (Mac/Windows)
29. Mobile Phone allowance
30. Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program
31. Employer Sponsored Vision Program
Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.